Did Obama just call me a racist?

Democrat boy wonder Barack Obama's racist-lite statement to the effect that people with our politics wouldn't vote for an African-American anyway is akin to the fraudulent sexism that would be implied were Hillary to say "Are some voters not going to vote for me because I’m a woman? Those are the same voters who probably wouldn’t vote for me because of my politics." (Unattibuted Hillary photo, left, and Jim Cole AP Photo of Obama pressing the flesh in Portsmouth, NH yesterday)

“Are some voters not going to vote for me because I’m African-American? Those are the same voters who probably wouldn’t vote for me because of my politics,” Barack Obama told ecstatic New Hampshire voters yesterday. Being one of those voters who probably wouldn't vote for him because of his politics, we were naturally offended at his suggestion that people like us are racists. Swept up in the locals' devotional hysteria, however, the media didn't seem to notice. Folks hear what they want to hear. A few tellng snippets from various news reports:

“Obviously it is flattering to get a lot of attention, but I must say it is baffling, particularly to my wife,” Obama quipped.

You don't suppose Oprah's endorsement might have had something to do with it? Naw. There's no question Obama knows how to pour on the charm and make Democrats "feel good about themselves":

“I don’t think he came here with a political speech. He came out to celebrate New Hampshire, and we Democrats have been waiting so long for this,” said Andrea Goldberg, a longtime activist and state human service worker.

“I think he was genuine, charismatic.” . . .

"We are looking for change, a new vision. The election said we want to be different. The kind of call he makes is a lot like Bobby Kennedy,” said Sullivan, who vowed to support Obama if he runs.

An apt comparison. They're looking for a messiah to lead them out of the desert. For a Democrat, from what we've read so far on his "call to pursue an 'American agenda' on health care, education, ethics, energy independence and a quick redeployment of troops from Iraq," Barack Obama seems just the thing to give Hillary nightmares.

Previous takes on Obama here and here (scroll down).

Update: But Hillary's a big girl, and she has "vays." From ahem at Protein Wisdom  comes this bit of wit and wisdom: "It appears Obama is running -- at least, until his lifeless body is found mysteriously in the parking lot behind the DNC headquarters."

Update II: Pajamas Media links.

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Comments

[Tara]

Yes, Obama called you a racist. If you vote Republican you are a racist (that's me too !) and if you are black and vote Republican, you are an Uncle Tom.

BTW, Obama is half white.

The liberal mind folds into itself .

And I voted for SISU !!

[Gayle Miller]

Barack Obama is this season's Breck girl - full of glitter and pleasing sounds but ultimately, empty of meaningful content.

As to his assertion that anyone who wouldn't vote for him is racist - that's just stupidity. I wouldn't vote for him - but because he has no experience, no track record and no gravitas. I wouldn't vote for anyone with his multitude of "lacks" - no matter what party they belonged to! I'm pretty even handed in my rejection of the unqualified.

I'm voting for Sisu daily - in honor of her own brilliance and also to honor Captain and Sabby!

[hnav]

hehehehe!

oh that wacky Obama...

i wager Rodham and Bill buy him off, to be a VP candidate...

yikes...

[goomp]

York Maine is only seven miles from Portsmouth, NH. It makes one nervous to live so close to the simpleminded who have no idea of the difficulties we face to survive the onslaught of militant Islam and are thrilled by a know-nothing like Obama.

[Terry Crane]

And what exactly made this guy African-American? I mean, which of his accestors was suffering from slavery or segregation?

[Darryl Touchet]

He did say that, but what he really meant to say, is the that we have to stop these divisive attacks. The people are ready for a change. The days of old politics are over. This is not about black and white, this is about America, ALL of america, comming together for the greater good.

LOL

[Tom Tome]

B.O.came out of nowhere and was hailed as a great leader before he was even elected to the senate. How odd.

Notice also how the U.S. new media has been focusing on Middle Eastern terrorist camps in Africa and other Africa issues, and ask yourself if Mr. Smooth-talking Purple Lips isn't being pushed forward by groups seeking to gain control over Africa's natural resources.

Wait and see.

[Tommylee]

What is this "African American" stuff anyway? Isn't Obama an American. I sure don't hear of English Americans, German Americans, Russian Americans, Japanese Americans, Swiss Americans. Wonder why the black community has to set themselves apart from everyone else?

[SHEILA]

BEWARE OF THE FALSE "ANTICHRIST"!! THATS OBAMA!

[SHEILA]

OBAMA CAME OUT OF NO WHERE RUNNING GAME ON THE ENTIRE NATION AND THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO BE ABLE TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY ON JUST THAT ALONE!ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND? DONT YOU THINK PEOPLE ARE CATCHING ON TO THE FACT THAT HE HAS SERIOUS BAGGAGE NOW COMING TO LIGHT? THAT IS WHY HE CAN NO LONGER CARRY THE WORKING WHITE MALE VOTE NOW BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOW SEEN HE IS NOT READY TO BE A LEADER INFACT ASSOCIATES WITH PEOPLE WHO BOMBED OUR PENTAGON FOR GOD SAKE! AS FOR HIN BEING A CHRISTIAN? WELL I BEG TO DIFFER. HE KNOWS ADMITTING MUSLIM WOULD NEVER WORK ALONG WITH ASSOCIATES WITH PHARACON! LORD HAVE MERCY!! LIKE I SAID HE MIGHT JUST BE THE FAKE ANTICHRIST ARRIVING TO CLAIM HE CAN SAVE US WHEN ALL HE PROBABLY WILL DO IS CAUSE WARS ALL AROUND THE GLOBE! HE'LL NEVER WIN THIS ELECTION ANYWAY SIMPLY BECAUSE HE'LL NEVER GET THE DELEGATES NEEDED TO DO IT IN THE END JUST LIKE HILLARY BUT WHEN THE SUPERDELEGATES DECIDE THIS THEY WILL GO WITH CLINTON BECAUSE HE CANT EVEN CARRY A STATE THAT MATTERS THEREFORE HE WILL NOT BE THE CANDIDATE TO WIN AGAINST THE REPUBLICANS...IM JUST BAFFFLED AT HOW SO MANY PEOPLE ARE BEING FOOLED BY THIS MAN! HE HAS NOTHING TO OFFER BUT SPEECHES!

[maria]

i heard that! obama is a child first and foremost thinking he can run this world with his speeches....it goes to show you how young and nieve this man really is to think he can sit down smoke a cigarette with our enemies and think hes got it handled! hes actually a very dangerous man if that is how he thinks. he hasnt spoke of anything worth a damn because he has no idea about anything or how to fix anything and that is why he runs from it. obama is a fake! by the time this is all said and done he will only have the black vote and the young vote period! everybody else is starting to really take a look at him and now coming to the conclusion that he is a fake infact hes starting to be funny even running for president! i'd like to know how that happened to begin with to be quite honest. clinton will be the nominee against mccain not obama! hes a kid and it shows just how much of one he is and how he thinks everytime he opens up his mouth. why do you think kids are following him? duh! hes a kid and they see that too! WAKE UP PEOPLE!! hes a FAKE!

[R D P]

"The nation's only black senator, Barack Obama, D-Ill., asked voters at two black churches and at a Nashville rally to elect [Harold] Ford, a Democrat who is trying to become the first black senator from the South in more than 100 years. 'I know that all of you are going to work the next couple of days to make sure it happens, because I'm feeling lonely in Washington,' Obama said at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. 'I need my dear friend to join me.' "--Associated Press, Nov. 5

You can say what you want, but the above statement is both racism in action and improper use of a pulpit church which should be investigated by the IRS. You can't be political and tax-exempt at the same time. Barack Obama is clearly a racist as evidenced by his choice of church for him and his family for twenty years.

[Mike]

It's funny how everyone tries to think that people are all one and race shouldn't matter, but the government itself asks what background one is for census purposes, and asks outright if you are a visible minority or not on national job applications and such.
They then have all the facts and figures to break down statistics such as education, income, household size by race.
If race didn't matter so much, why does the government keep all these stats? I just read a book on Urban Sprawl, and it broke down everything by race.
I guess we are not all equal after all.
And the word visible minority is very degrading, how is this even acceptable? It's asking if you can easily be spotted as being a "minor" part of the population - the word minor makes one feel insignificant as well, as opposed to words like major or strong.

[Crisb]

This man is not a talk show host, he is running for president. His remarks about whites and his association with that "church" are a disgrace to U.S. politics. Public speaking 101-- do not offend your audience (F). I admit; he almost had me fooled, but there's no way I will be voting for THAT to represent me...

[Howard]

MEDIA BIAS ROBS AMERICANS OF THE TRUTH
... NOW, AP IS UNFARILY PLAYING THE RACE CARD ...
The media’s continual bias in favor of Obama is not only disgusing, it’s against everything that America, a Free Press, and Freedom of Speech stands for. To suggest that there is no media bias in favor of Obama not only robs Americans of the truth, it insults the intelligence of the American people.
TALK IS CHEAP … CHECK OBAMA’S RECORD !!!
A candidate’s track record, and associations are always a legitimate issue when running for President. Let’s take a look at the qualifications, judgement, and experience of Obama, who is running for President. Obama had 25 years to fulfill the potential he displayed as a rising start at Harvard Law School … and, how did he live up to that potential? … He chose to align himself with anti-American racist, Jeremiah Wright for TWENTY YEARS … along with Ferrahkan, Rezko, Ayers, and others. As a community organizer, he registered thousands of voters in Chicago … then, when he ran for the state legislature, he took away their votes, by disqualifying his opponent (a black woman) on a technicality. As a U.S. Senator, he voted present 160 times … he never called a meeting on the Afghanistan committee he chaired (although he NOW says we must shift all our military from Iraq to Afghanistan). He claimed Foreign Policy experience from a 9 day whirlwind photo op to 6 countries. And, he spent almost half of his tenure neglecting his responsibilities as a U.S. Senator, so he could run for President. Senator McCain served America honorably for 22 years in the military. He proved his love for America, as well as his honor, integrity and character, by refusing early release as a P.O.W., even while being tortured. He served America as a ‘contributing’ U.S. Senator, working across the aisle, for 20 years. If Obama’s Twentyfive year track record shows he lacks judgement, and can’t be trusted, who cares what he says about Health Care and the Economy! What Obama never learned is Character. He simply can’t be trusted … ask Jeremiah Wright, a friend of 20 years, who Obama betrayed for personal ambition … and, you Obama supporters really think he won’t betray you If he gets elected??? If he gets elected, you Obama supporters will be facing a HUGE disillusionment !!!